The first part of the World Cup is almost over and all the great teams are already out. There has been many theories about the reasons why they lost, and here are mine. In my opinion, famous players such as Iniesta and Ronaldo may simply be overwhelmed by the competitions between clubs. It’s the case for most spanish players, since FCBarcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid all went far in the Champions League. This theory could explain the loss of the Spanish national team, even though they were champions for three years in a row (between Euro and World Cup).

In addition to that, the groups were unequally chosen. There were groups such as number D, with England, Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica - all of them are great - while others were really easy (e.g: Group E - France, Switzerland, Honduras, Ecuador). Consequently, I think it’s unfair that the English team is disqualified simply because its opponents were stronger than France’s.

Last but not least, I find that Brazil’s extremely hot weather had a strong impact on the performances. How could European players, who live in a cold region, play under a burning sun that South Americans were perfectly used to? It definitely changes the scores. To sum up, there were many different reasons behind this mystery. But is it a bad thing that for once, the qualified teams won’t be the same as usual? At first I was disappointed (I was a Spain supporter), but then I realized it’s not that bad. Maybe this year someone will surprise us, some team will come out of nowhere and get the trophy. Anyway, may the best win… and may no one forget fairplay! My predictions for the winner? Argentina. What about yours? Leave your opinion in the comments :)

The S is for Saving. Because soccer literally saves lives. How many times did a kid get a life-changing opportunity because of his football skills? How many stars are now known world-wide thanks to soccer? And then think about the kids who are mad at the world. Those who want to prove a point. Those who need to channel their energy into something positive. They all turned to sports. So they could express their anger and show what they’re capable of. And that is called killing two birds with one stone.

The O stands for Others. Because yes, soccer is and will always remain the result of a team effort. And if you cannot keep that in mind, then you shouldn’t even try football. It’s easy to be a good teammate to your best friend. The trick, however, is to play in the same team as someone you cannot stand. Then we’ll see if once your enemy is free and faced towards the goal, you’ll find the strength to pass the ball. If not, you’d better be ready to stay on the bench. Because that’s the only place the coach will let you stay.

Now the double C. It stands for Courage, there’s no doubt about that. Because being a football player is no different from being a performer. And here you don’t even know what to expect. If you’re taking part in a match, nothing’s up to you. All you can do is give the best you can. The rest depends on the strategy your coach had planned, the attitude of your teammates, the shape of the opponent… Nothing’s planned in advance. No one can guess what will happen. You just go out there, in front of millions of people here to see you, and you give them a show. Something good, something they will enjoy watching. And you risk it. You give your performance, and you risk making a mistake that everyone will see. But most of the time you don’t care. Because you’re doing something you love, and you have the courage to deal with whatever it’s gonna cost.

The E is definitely for Experience. Soccer is a unique experience. The feeling that you get, the joy that it gives you, that is a gift no one else can offer. After a hard training effort, you’re finally there, running on the perfect emerald grass. Feel the wind blowing in your face, hear the crowd shouting your name… The adrenaline that goes up along with your mood, the terrible pain that you choose to ignore because running is definitely worth it… The odd energy you still have left when it’s all over, the feeling that you can reach the stars and touch the moon…

And last but not least, the R. I’ve been staring at my screen, wondering what on earth could start with an ‘R’ and define soccer, when it suddenly struck me. REWARD. The result of a hard effort. At the end of the day, the satisfaction is clear in your sparkling eyes, when you know you have given your best. And when you walk out of the stadium, you look into the eyes of the people you were trying to impress, and you find what you were looking for: pride. There is no better way of getting rewarded.

Starting 12 June 2014, one of the most important sport competitions will take place in Brazil. The World Cup, that happens only once every four years, will gather millions of soccer fans from different cultures.

Brazil is one of the greatest countries when it comes to sport - especially soccer - so hopefully it's going to be one of the best World Cups yet. This tournament will be THE perfect for everyone to share their enthusiasm, from professional players to supporters.

Only a few months ago, everyone was supporting Spain, choosing between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, idolizing Iniesta, Xavi or Casillas...Little did we know that Germany was going to take over Spain and begin collecting her trophies...Weren't you surprised when on the 25th of May, The Bayern Munich stole Barcelona's spotlight? Well I sure was... And apparently they're getting even better, because Pep Guardiola, the reason of Barça's success, is becoming Bayern's new coach...

Players would kill to be part of a team as important as Barça. That's why, at the end of this season, lots of transfers are being done in this great Spanish club. For instance, we've heard that Eric Abidal's contract has expired. After 6 years with the Spanish champs, the 33 years old defender is leaving even though he wanted to continue playing with the FC Barcelona. "I would have liked to have stayed and played on, but the club saw it differently and I have to respect their decision", he said. On the other side, there's a new talent, called by all "the Little Messi", who's joining the FCB for at least five years. "I'm sad to be leaving Santos, but it's a great honour to be signing with a club like Barcelona and to be able to play with some of the best players in the world", said Brazilian player Neymar. This change in the team seems to be great news for the next season. RDV next fall to check it out!

All the teams are trying to improve their ranking, while their coaches prepare the transfers. Unfortunately the football season is coming to an end, but it means we have our champions.

In Spain, the FC Barcelona is celebrating her victory against Valladolid - that makes her winner of the Liga, since she has gone past Real Madrid by far. In France, it's the PSG who won the cup, just like Juventus did in Italy, despite her loss at the 38th day.In the meantime, the Bayern Munchen, Champion of Germany, will be playing against the Borussia Dortmund for the Champions League finale on the 25th of May. Finally, in the UK, Manchester United has risen her 20th trophy, which was also Alex Ferguson and Paul Scholes last victory.